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PhD Research Statistics Evaluation at University of Virginia

University of Virginia, United States

Programme overview

Full-time, in-person 72-credit PhD in Education with a concentration in research, statistics and evaluation, preparing scholars for university, research organisation and agency careers.

Faculty: School of Education and Human Development  |  Department: Education Leadership, Foundations & Policy  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Intake: Fall; Fall 2027 not open, Fall 2028 applications expected to open Aug 1, 2027 with Dec 1, 2027 due date  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Four components: foundational courses on educational inquiry and research, electives in specific inquiry methods and analytical tools, mentored research experiences, and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Research assistant professor, postdoc and assistant professor roles, leadership in state or national education agencies, and private or non-profit education firms.

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Application information

Entry requirements

School of Education and Human Development graduate applications: online application with 2-3 recommenders, programme-specific supplemental materials (often a resume or CV, goal statement and/or writing sample), and a $65 non-refundable application fee.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Application fees (2026-27): undergraduate $75; Graduate School of Arts & Sciences $85; Architecture $80; Batten graduate $75; Darden non-PhD $250, Darden PhD $100; Data Science $85; Education and Human Development $65; Law $85; McIntire graduate $85; Medicine $80; Nursing $88; SCPS $70; Graduate Engineering no fee.

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